Category Archives: Sports
Carleton, Achonwa say attending Canada camp during WNBA break a no-brainer
TORONTO - Canada's women's basketball practice ended on Friday with a halfcourt shooting contest. Natalie Achonwa put $20 on the line. Her Minnesota Lynx teammate Bridget Carleton hit the winner, runn...
Jul 08, 2022
Source: Toronto FC acquires Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye
Toronto FC continues to remake its roster, acquiring Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye from the Colorado Rapids. A source confirmed that Kaye is coming to Toronto in exchange for Canadian midfield...
Jul 08, 2022
Kirby Dach relishing chance for a fresh start with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - Kirby Dach knew the Chicago Blackhawks were heading into rebuild mode. What he didn't know was that he wasn't part of the team's blueprint. The Blackhawks dealt Dach to the Montreal Canadie...
Jul 08, 2022
Tringale holds steady against wind, leads Scottish Open by 3
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - Cameron Tringale finally saw The Renaissance Club in windy weather and held his own Friday to stay three shots ahead in the Scottish Open as he tries to win for the firs...
Jul 08, 2022
FIFA, Qatar prepare beer policy for soccer fans at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Beer with alcohol is expected to be sold at World Cup stadiums in Qatar but fans may be allowed to take only non-alcoholic drinks to their seats. FIFA and Qatari organizers are stil...
Jul 08, 2022
NHL draft notebook: Keefe confident Dubas will get Leafs the necessary tools
MONTREAL - Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe is usually in the middle of the action. He was more than happy to play the role of interested observer at the NHL draft. Keefe was on the Bell Centre fl...
Jul 08, 2022
Justin Trudeau welcomes Masai Ujiri's 'Humanity' art exhibit to Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an art installation in Ottawa spearheaded by Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri is a reminder of the positivity and hope needed in the world. Inspired by...
Jul 08, 2022
Former Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith retiring: source
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Duncan Keith is retiring, a source has told The Canadian Press. Keith played 16 seasons for the Blackhawks before Chicago dealt him to Edmonton for blue liner Caleb Jones an...
Jul 08, 2022
For first time ever, CFL game set to be broadcast in an Indigenous language
EDMONTON - For the first time in league history, a CFL game will be broadcast in an Indigenous language. Edmonton Elks president and chief executive officer Victor Cui announced Friday the franchise's...
Jul 08, 2022
Toronto Raptors sign forward D.J. Wilson to multi-year contract
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed forward D.J. Wilson to a multi-year contract. The six-foot-10, 230-pound native of Mount Shasta, Calif., signed three 10-day contracts with the Raptors last s...
Jul 08, 2022